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John where and at what time is your drum work shop being held on August 5 th in Purchase NY. I would like to attend
by Mark Magnarella (North Carolina)June 22, 2014 9:56 AM
Hello Teacher: I'm from China.I have played rock and pop for more than 2,3years.And now,I'm very like to learn Jazz. I read and did some Excises from your bookand I can play some easy Jazz rhythnm like Comp.Ex4.But I don't know how to continue.And which next book should I buy? Looking forword to your suggestion. Thank U!
by Chris (China.Shanghai)May 28, 2014 11:48 PM
Hello Mr. Riley, I have a question regarding the 16th note ideas in your one beat phrases. At what tempo do the 16th notes lose the swing feel? Is it crucial that they are swung when soloing? I am just curious if they would sound out of place in music if they were straight at slower tempos.Thank you and have a pleasant day.
by Ryan (NY)April 25, 2014 5:59 PM
the below chart did not turn out correctly. I was referring to the intervals between notes if viewing each bar in 12 note intervals and its lack of perfect evenness if its swung at slower speeds
by Brett (NY)April 11, 2014 11:56 PM
Hello John, quick question regarding your implied time 2 over 3 in 4/4. Right hand does dotted quarters and left foot does 2 and 4. All notes will have a swung feel under 270/280( quarter note) when the right hand lands on the ands; and all of the notes that land on the ands will have have a straight feel above 270/280? I ask because when swung it does not have the smooth perfect spacing as a quarter/half note triplet would have . For example, The 1st bar 1 (2) & 4 x x x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Thanks again.
by Brett (NY)April 11, 2014 11:48 PM
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